• November 20, 2024

Max Christie returning to Lakers on 4-year, $32 million deal

FILE – Los Angeles Lakers guard Max Christie controls the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio, Dec. 13, 2023. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File) LOS ANGELES — Promising wing Max Christie is returning to the Los Angeles Lakers with a four-year, $32 million contract,…

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Max Verstappen’s Austrian GP driving a result of lack of punishment for Lewis Hamilton battles, says Andrea Stella | F1 News

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella says Max Verstappen’s over-aggressive driving against Lando Norris during the Austrian Grand Prix was a consequence of the Dutchman not having been penalised for driving similarly against Lewis Hamilton in 2021. Verstappen was attempting to hold off Norris for the lead at the Red Bull Ring on Sunday when the…

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Harden set to stay with Clippers as NBA free agency opens

              Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden brings the ball up during the first half of the team’s NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2023, in Los Angeles.  (AP Photo)   NEW YORK –  James Harden has reportedly reached a two-year deal to stay…

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The Verdict: England squeeze past Slovakia but concerns linger

Rob Dorsett discusses the quality England saw from Jude Bellingham in their victory over Slovakia and looks at the issues that still need resolving before they face Switzerland in the quarter-finals.

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Gilas girls enter topflight Fiba company after China romp

The Gilas girls, with program director Pat Aquino (second from right), erupt in celebration as the final buzzer sounds. —FIBA ASIA PHOTO The Gilas Pilipinas crew crushed one foe after another on its way to the Fiba U18 Asia Cup for Women’s finale, but on the eve of its most important game, national coach Julie…

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Reporters Notebook: Sky Sports’ Dan Khan reflects on his weekend at Wimbledon with Andy Murray on his mind | Tennis News

It has been on my mind quite a lot, the one name on everyone’s lips over the weekend before Wimbledon: Andy Murray. How is he? Will he be able to get on court one final time? How can he after having an operation on his spine just a week ago? How much will it mean…

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Gilas loses narrowly to world No. 15 Poland, showing that—despite some glitches—it is now armed well enough for OQT battle

San Antonio mainstay in the NBA Jeremy Sochan (left) tries to dribble past Justin Brownlee in late second half action. —PHOTO COURTESY OF POLAND BASKETBALL FEDERATION Gilas Pilipinas spent little time ruing another narrow loss in its preparations geared toward the Fiba Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) in Latvia. “Now the real fight begins,” national coach…

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George Russell: Toto Wolff says radio message to Austrian GP winning driver was ‘dumbest’ moment of his F1 career | F1 News

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admitted a mistimed radio message to George Russell during the closing stages of his Austrian Grand Prix victory was “the dumbest thing” he has ever done in Formula 1. Russell was running in third when leader Max Verstappen collided with second-placed Lando Norris, with the Red Bull driver forced to pit…

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Pistons decline $19M option for Evan Fournier

Evan Fournier #31 of the Detroit Pistons reacts after he is called for a foul during the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on February 26, 2024 in New York City. Elsa/Getty Images/AFP DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons have declined a $19 million option for Evan Fournier, a person familiar…

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Laura Robson: Great signs for Emma Raducanu and why Coco Gauff is a contender for Wimbledon | Tennis News

Laura Robson is getting very excited ahead of Wimbledon and looks ahead to the hopes of former US Open champion Emma Raducanu and why Coco Gauff is a real contender for the women’s singles title… Genuine hopes for Raducanu? Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Having missed out on Wimbledon last…

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